Logistics Head

Confidential, Africa
Full-time
employees
Skills: Supply Chain, Logistics, Route Optimization, Customer Service, Digital transformation

About The Job

Company Desciption:

 

A subsidiary of a well-established multinational group, this organization is a leading consumer goods distributor in West Africa. Specializing in the distribution, marketing, and import of premium food, non-food, and beverage products, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. Leveraging extensive market expertise, innovative strategies, and strong partnerships, the company ensures efficient distribution and consumer satisfaction. As part of a global supply chain network, it is committed to delivering world-class solutions and driving growth in competitive markets.

Role Desciption:

 

Role Summary
Lead end-to-end logistics strategy across freight, warehousing, and distribution. Own cost optimization, vendor management, automation initiatives, and PAN-level logistics execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Freight negotiations, contracts, rate standardization, and reconciliations
  • Transporter onboarding and capacity planning
  • Warehouse sourcing, rentals, renewals, and new setup execution
  • Freight audits, POD compliance, MIS reporting, and cost analysis
  • DC budgets, logistics cost provisioning, Capex & compliance coordination
  • SOP creation, ERP-driven controls, and logistics digitalization
  • Lead logistics teams and drive operational excellence at scale
Qualifications:

 

Eligibility

  • Graduate / Postgraduate preferred
  • 10-15 years in logistics & transportation (3PL/4PL)
  • 3-5 years in a senior leadership role (regional / PAN operations)
  • Strong negotiation, analytics, ERP (SAP/Oracle/Dynamics), TMS exposure